Comparisons1 June 2026 7 min read

Drata vs AuditPath: Which SOC 2 Tool Is Right for You?

Drata and AuditPath both automate SOC 2 evidence collection. Compare features, pricing, DPDP support, and India data residency to make the right call.

Key Takeaways

Drata is a well-funded US tool with 75+ integrations; AuditPath covers the same core stack at Indian-market pricing.
Drata has no DPDP Act support; AuditPath includes DPDP as a native framework.
Both tools provide continuous control monitoring and automated evidence collection.
Drata's pricing is USD-based and not publicly listed; AuditPath publishes INR pricing with a free tier.
For companies that only need SOC 2 and are US-based, Drata is an excellent choice — for Indian companies, AuditPath is purpose-built.

In this guide

Overview
Core Features Compared
Pricing
Framework Coverage
India-Specific Considerations
Auditor Experience
The Verdict

Overview

Drata, founded in 2020, raised over $200M in venture funding and is one of the fastest-growing compliance automation tools in the US market. It is known for a clean user interface, strong continuous monitoring, and a growing integration library.

AuditPath takes a different approach: purpose-built for Indian and South Asian B2B SaaS companies, with DPDP Act compliance, India data residency, and pricing that fits Indian startup budgets alongside SOC 2 automation.

Core Features Compared

Both tools offer: automated evidence collection from cloud infrastructure and SaaS tools, a control library mapped to SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, policy templates, employee onboarding security checklists, and an auditor-facing portal for fieldwork.

Drata differentiates with real-time compliance dashboards, a large library of pre-built policy templates approved by auditors, and an "agent" that runs on employee machines to verify endpoint security (disk encryption, screensaver lock, etc.).

AuditPath differentiates with DPDP Act support, India data residency, a role-based access model for multi-person compliance teams, and an auditor portal designed for the CPA firms that work with Indian companies.

Pricing

Drata does not publish pricing publicly. Based on market reports and user reviews, standard plans typically start around $10,000–$15,000 USD per year for a single framework (SOC 2), with higher tiers for multi-framework and enterprise use. There is no free plan.

AuditPath offers a free plan for one framework, with paid plans in INR. The cost differential for an Indian startup — comparing USD Drata pricing against INR AuditPath pricing — is typically 60–70 % lower for equivalent coverage of the Indian tech stack.

Framework Coverage

Drata supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, and several others. It is a strong choice if you need to manage multiple US and European compliance frameworks from one tool.

AuditPath currently covers SOC 2, ISO 27001, and DPDP Act. For Indian companies, these three frameworks address the most pressing compliance requirements. Multi-framework support for HIPAA and PCI DSS is on the AuditPath roadmap.

India-Specific Considerations

Drata processes data in US cloud regions. For Indian companies subject to contractual or regulatory data localisation requirements, this can be a compliance consideration in itself — you are using a third-party tool that takes your security programme data outside India.

AuditPath runs on AWS Mumbai (ap-south-1). All evidence, policies, and audit data stay in India. For companies signing contracts with Indian enterprises, banks, or government entities that include data residency clauses, this is often a hard requirement.

Auditor Experience

Drata has invested heavily in its auditor network — it maintains a list of partner CPA firms that are trained on the Drata workflow. If you are working with a US firm that is a Drata partner, the audit process can be faster.

AuditPath's auditor portal provides the same core functionality: read-only access to controls, evidence links, observation period timeline, and one-click audit package download. It works with any CPA firm, not just tool-specific partners.

The Verdict

Drata is an excellent product for US-based companies or companies with US auditors already in the Drata partner network. Its breadth of frameworks and polished UI make it a strong choice when budget is not a constraint.

AuditPath is the right choice for Indian B2B SaaS companies that need SOC 2 and DPDP compliance together, want their data in India, and prefer pricing in INR. For the Indian market, it is not a compromise — it is purpose-built.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Drata have a free trial?

Drata offers a demo but does not have a self-serve free plan. AuditPath offers a free plan with no time limit for one active framework, allowing you to build your SOC 2 control library before committing to paid plans.

Can Drata handle Indian regulatory compliance?

Drata does not have a DPDP Act framework as of 2026. If you need to demonstrate DPDP compliance to Indian customers or regulators, you would need to manage that separately outside of Drata.

How long does it take to implement Drata or AuditPath?

Both tools can be connected to your cloud infrastructure in 1–2 days. Building the full control library, writing policies, and getting the observation period started takes 2–4 weeks of active work. Neither tool is a one-click solution — compliance requires human input.

Which tool has better Okta integration?

Both tools integrate with Okta to collect evidence on MFA status, user provisioning and deprovisioning, and group membership. The evidence collected is equivalent for SOC 2 purposes. The specific evidence format may differ slightly between tools.

Is AuditPath only for Indian companies?

No. AuditPath works for any B2B SaaS company globally. The India-specific features (DPDP support, Mumbai data residency, INR pricing) are benefits for Indian companies, but the SOC 2 automation is fully international. US and European companies use AuditPath as well.